Syllabus

General Information

Course Title: Business Finance
Course Number: FIN 320 (Call# 59557)
Professor: Mr. John Marucci – MBA & Financial Analyst
Office: 3281
Phone: 387-5720, 973-1954
Email: jamarucci@yahoo.com
Office Hours: Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 pm

Required Materials

Text: Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise 4E. Brigham & Houston, 2004, Fourth Edition, Thompson/South-Western Publishing
Financial Calculator: The Texas Instruments BAII Plus works well, is inexpensive, and is what I will be using in class

Course Description

Presents a basis for understanding the financial management functions of the business enterprise. Considers financial principles and techniques essential for planning and controlling profitability and liquidity of assets, planning capital structure and cost of capital, and utilizing financial instruments and institutions for raising capital.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course, consistent with the mission of the Haworth College of Business BBA program goal, are manifold:

To present the student with an overview of the main facets and tools of business finance
To develop an understanding of how financial theory concepts and techniques are applied to business decisions
To realize that an understanding of business finance is essential to survival in the business world as well as necessary for advancement

Student Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students should:

Be able to apply financial theory to practical problems in both short-term and long-term corporate finance and asset management
Be able to understand how finance fits into the overall business decision-making process.
Be cognizant of the thinking process necessary to evaluate, analyze and comprehend financial problems and issues
Have a working knowledge of the tools, techniques and theory of financial management

Course Policy

The exam and course schedule is given on the last page of this syllabus. Please become familiar with the class schedule.
Any question a student has concerning a score received on an exam or other assignment must be brought to my attention within two weeks from the due/exam date. No request for change of score/grade will be entertained after this time period elapses.
I do not give an incomplete grade except for reasons consistent with University policy.
Assignments should be written neatly or typed. If I am unable to read an answer, I will assign zero points to that answer. Assignments will be collected at the beginning of the class in which they are due. No late assignments will be accepted. There is no provision for extra credit projects.
You are responsible for making yourself aware of all University policies concerning Academic Integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification, forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If I have reason to believe that you have been involved in Academic Dishonesty, I will refer you to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. You will be given opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of Academic Dishonesty prior to submission of an assignment or exam.

Grading Criteria

Attendance: Attendance at all class sessions is mandatory. A seating chart will be passed out during the second class session. Please find a seat and stay there. Attendance will be taken each week by the student signing in at the beginning of each class and signing out at the end of each class. Students are allowed two unexcused absences during the semester (non-exam days only). After that, 10 points will be deducted for each absence. Students should be aware that material covered in class will figure prominently on exams.

Participation: There are 75 points possible for participation during the semester. Participation points include classroom interaction and attendance, any in-class assignments, pop quizzes, homework, and assigned end of chapter questions.

Exams: There will be two mid-term exams worth 100 points each and a cumulative final exam worth 125 points. These exams can cover anything discussed in class, readings from the textbook, or any other assignment given. Exams will be multiple choice and problem solving in nature. If a mid-term is missed for any reason, then the proportionate score on the final exam will be used instead of the missed mid-term exam. The final exam must be taken by all students wishing to receive credit.

Grading Scale & Points

Points:

Participation - 75
Mid-Term Exams - 200
Final Exam - 125
Total Points - 400

Grading Scale:

4.0 A 90–100%
3.5 BA 85-90%
3.0 B 80-84%
2.5 CB 75-79%
2.0 C 70-74%
1.5 DC 65-69%
1.0 D 60-64%
0.0 E < 60%